The `msvcp110.dll` is a dynamic link library (DLL) file associated with the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012. It's part of the Microsoft C Runtime Library and provides standard C++ library functions to applications developed with Visual Studio 2012. The "msvcp" prefix stands for Microsoft Visual C++ and the "110" indicates its association with Visual Studio 2012. This DLL is essential for running C++ applications compiled with Visual Studio 2012, as it includes functionalities for memory management, string operations, and other standard C++ library features. Unlike its debug counterpart (`msvcp110d.dll`), which is used during the development and debugging phase, `msvcp110.dll` is intended for use in the release versions of applications. It ensures that the necessary C++ runtime components are available on the user's system for the application to function properly.

If an application requires `msvcp110.dll` and the file is missing or corrupted on a user's system, the application may not start or function correctly, leading to error messages about the missing DLL. Resolving such issues typically involves installing or repairing the Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable package, which includes `msvcp110.dll` and other essential components. This redistributable package is available from Microsoft and should be installed on systems where applications developed with Visual Studio 2012 are deployed.